Manchester Road is in Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA14 4RQ is located in the Altrincham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Altrincham and Sale West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 4RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA14 1JA, WA14 4HJ, WA14 4PJ, WA14 4RG, WA14 4HL, WA14 4EW, WA14 4HN, WA14 4HW, WA14 1HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA14 4RQ is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 46.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 53.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WA14 4RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 33.9% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 53% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.2% | 65.6% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 17.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 26.3% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WA14 4RQ this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 3.2% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 13.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.1% | 65.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.2% | 82.1% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 86.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 86.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Altrincham average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41B Manchester Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2025-05-30 | £979,679 |
| Flat 2 31A Manchester Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-08-24 | £439,407 |
| Ground Floor Flat 31 Manchester Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-08-24 | £310,169 |
| 39 Manchester Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2023-07-24 | £950,460 |
| 27 Manchester Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-01-06 | £749,557 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadheath Primary School Sinderland Road , Broadheath WA14 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Park Road , Timperley WA15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL | 4out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 696 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G M Fire & Rescue Service | Greater Manchester County Fire, Princes Road | 1 yd | |
| Temple Street Claypot Rice | 68 Manchester Road | 103 yd | |
| Asuke Sushi | 118 Manchester Road | 296 yd | |
| Essence | 83 Manchester Road | 307 yd | |
| Armenian Grill House | 107 Manchester Road | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Garrick Society Limited | Altrincham Garrick Society Ltd, Barrington Road | 182 yd | |
| Navigation Hotel Altrincham | Navigation Inn, 122 Manchester Road | 296 yd | |
| Budenbergs Bowling & Social Club | 14 Jubilee Way | 462 yd | |
| Broadheath Central Club | Broadheath Central Club, Viaduct Road | 617 yd | |
| Old Market Tavern | The Old Market Tavern, Old Market Place | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamtime Cafe | 68 Manchester Road | 103 yd | |
| California Coffee Express | Lynnfield House, Church Street | 272 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 91 Manchester Road | 307 yd | |
| Saffron Balti | 81 Manchester Road | 307 yd | |
| LA Pizza and Grill | 77 Manchester Road | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 56 George Street | 779 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1A, Altrincham Retail Park, George Richards Way | 845 yd | |
| Chi Yip Market | 7-11 Cross Street | 916 yd | |
| ASDA Stores Ltd | 90 George Richards Way | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Leigh Park THE MOUNT | tennis courts | 346 yd |
| Jag Fitness Base One Gym (Closed) Woodfield House Woodfield House Woodfield Road | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Navigation Road Recreation Ground Navigation Road | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| The Gym (Altrincham) ATLAS POINT ATLAS POINT ATLANTIC STREET | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| A S E Club HIGH BANK | 644 yd | |
| North Cestrian Grammar School Playing Fields Dunham Road | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| North Cestrian School DUNHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 775 yd |
| Salisbury Road SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Pure Gym (Altrincham) 8-16 8-16 STAMFORD NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Loreto Grammar School DUNHAM ROAD | 798 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.